AWS Level1 in Wines - Certified Wine Enthusiast™

What is Covered:

The history of wine: from 6000 BCE in Georgia to the global wine trade today

The grapevine: anatomy (skin, pulp, seeds, bloom) and its impact on wine

Key wine components: sugar, acids, phenolics, and aroma precursors

Basics of winemaking: differences between red, white, and rosé production

Wine styles explained: still, sparkling, sweet, fortified

Understanding body, sweetness, acidity, and alcohol

Label literacy: how to read wine labels (Old World vs New World)

Major white and red grape varieties and their signature profiles

Overview of key wine-producing countries and their flagship wines

The concept of terroir and regional influences on style

Systematic wine tasting: Appearance–Nose–Palate method

Recognizing common faults: cork taint, oxidation, volatile acidity

Service basics: proper glassware, serving temperatures, and etiquette

Storage and open bottle management best practices

Food and wine pairing: acidity, sweetness, tannin, umami balance

Glossary of essential wine terms for confident communication

Tasting Samples:

Core international varietals across white, red, rosé, and sparkling. Classic expressions chosen for education, not gimmick. Minimum of 9 samples. 

Who Should Attend:

Front-of-house teams, entry-level buyers, junior sales staff, and private individuals with a thirst for credible knowledge.

Assessment:

30-question multiple choice quiz 

Certification:

AWS Level 1 – Certified Wine Enthusiast™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD! 

Course Cost:

Classroom: $295 

Online: $195

What’s Next:

AWS Level 2 – Certified Junior Sommelier™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD!